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2008 Local Pastor's License School

Local Pastors School
Date: July 13-25, 2008
Place:
  • St. Joseph Conference Center
  • 1440 W. Division Road
  • Tipton, IN 46072-8584
  • 765.675.4146
Director:

**Download the Application Form**

History

The School has been in continuous operation for two weeks each summer since 1965. It was established by the Indiana Area United Methodist Church to provide a dynamic means of study to fulfill the strict requirements for the Local Pastor's License. Up to fifty adults from Indiana and the surrounding states may attend the School each summer.

Admission Requirements

The Board of Ordained Ministry of the General Church in Nashville, Tennessee, requires that one must have enrolled in Candidacy Studies through the Division of Ordained Ministry, and is in the process of exploring Candidacy with a Supervising Pastor and certification as a Candidate for Ordained Ministry before being accepted by a Licensing School. Indiana Area also requires your District Superintendent’s recommendation and approval for admission. Completion of the School meets a portion of the requirements of the licensing process and does not grant the Local Pastor's License. Applications for the School will not be accepted after the second Monday in July of any given year (July 7, 2008).

Download the Application Form

ALL FEES ARE DUE IN FULL AT FINAL REGISTRATION

Location

The St. Joseph Conference Center is north of Tipton, Indiana. The Center is located one mile north of State Road 28 on State Road 19 and ˝ mile west on Division Road. A detailed map with specific directions will be included with the information packet and syllabi following your application approval.

Recreation

Students are encouraged to bring their own recreational equipment. There will be free time on Sunday afternoon for recreation. A local park, swimming pool and golf course are available.

Living Accommodations

You will reside in a comfortable semi-private room. (Private Rooms may be obtained based on availability for an additional $150.00.) Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan, desk, lamp, closet and private bathroom. Linens & towels are furnished. If air conditioning is necessary or crucial, please indicate on Application Form or call Rev. Philip Lake, Director.

Dress Code

Please bring very casual, comfortable and cool clothing, (remember, not all rooms are air conditioned). Free laundry facilities & Soap are available. Please bring clothing that will be appropriate for Saturday field trip & Sunday Morning Worship at a local church.

Banking and Medical Services

Bank Card and banking services are available in Tipton. Medical and hospital services are nearby and available on a private fee basis.

Expectations and Accountability

Registration is from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Students are expected to be registered & present prior to orientation at 7:00 p.m. The school is a high pace learning experience and our first evening together will include an opening Seminar & Worship. A “Normal” school day begins with Morning Praise & Prayer at 7:30 A.M., and concludes approximately by 9:00 P.M.

Attendance and promptness are expected at worship and class sessions!

Students absent for more than one-half day of School will be withdrawn without credit! The School is in session from 7:00 p.m., Sunday of Week One and concludes on Friday at noon of Week Two. Students must remain at the school during the middle weekend for testing, course instruction, seminars, study, and special school programs.

If you are serving a church, arrange to have all of your pastoral duties covered including pulpit supply for the fourth Sunday in July. This is not to be considered a vacation or vacation Sunday by you or your church. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, please check with your District Superintendent.

Financial Cost of School

The primary costs of The Local Pastor’s License School are provided by both North and South Indiana Conferences of The United Methodist Church. Students are asked to help pay a portion of the cost of the school by paying for their Room & Board:

Students From: Indiana Out of State
Application Fee $20.00 $220.00
Room and Board $630.00 $630.00
Student's Total Portion $650.00 $850.00

** Private Rooms are available for an additional $150.00**

Make check Payable to: Indiana Area Local Pastor’s License School and mail to Rev. Philip Lake, 477 N Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992. You will want to bring some extra cash for snacks, refreshments & meals on the weekend.

Courses, Staff and Books

All Reading marked with ** MUST be READ PRIOR to the opening of school.

Biblical Roots of our Faith

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. David C. Schramm, Retired Pastor and former DS of NIC
  • Books:
    • The King James Bible and one other version, your preference (bring with you)
    • Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible with Hebrew, Chaldee and Greek Dictionaries (to be distributed at school, if you do not have a copy)

Education Ministries in the Church

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. Marti Troyer, Ordained Deacon and Director of Christian Education, High Street UMC, Muncie, IN
  • Books:
    • **Christian Education in the Small Church (release date 6/3/2008) by Karen Tye
    • Additional materials will be distributed at school

Organizing the Local Church for Ministry and Mission

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. James Butler, Retired Pastor and former Conference Secretary
  • Books:
    • **Administration in the Small Membership Church by John H. Tyson
    • The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (please become familiar with the Discipline)
    • Additional materials will be distributed at school

Pastoral Aspects of Ministry

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. Catherine Newlin, Ordained Elder in South Indiana Conference, Private Counseling & Prison Ministries, Indianapolis, IN
  • Books:
    • **Pastor Care in the Small Membership Church by James L. Killen, Jr.
    • Additional materials will be distributed at school

Preaching

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. Dr. Gary L. Forbes, Retired Pastor of NIC
  • Books:
    • From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
    • Biography of a Beggar: And Other Sermons by Rev. Dr. Gary L. Forbes (this book will be distributed at school)

Worship

  • Leader:
    • The Rev. Philip A. Lake, Pastor at Christ UMC, Wabash, IN
  • Books:
    • **Worshipping with United Methodists by Hoyt L. Hickman
    • Additional materials will be distributed at school

Obtaining Books

Remember, all books marked with ** MUST be read prior to the opening of school.

Books You Need to Purchase

The following books will be in stock at the Cokesbury Store in Fishers, IN:

The United Methodist Hymnal (no discount) $17.50
The United Methodist Book of Worship (no discount) $27.00
The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (no discount) $18.00

**Course of Study Bundle of Books (Item #9780687654826):

  • Adminsitration in the Small Membership Church
  • Christian Education in the Small Church (not available until June - approximate cost: $10.50)
  • Pastoral Care in the Small Membership Church
  • From Pew to Pulpit: A Beginner's Guide to Preaching
  • Worship with United Methodists
    		•  $36.00 (without CE book)
    Cost for Books (without shipping, discount has been applied) $98.50

    Books To Be Distributed

    The following books will be distributed at the school. PLEASE remember to bring a check to pay for these items as they are NOT included in your room & board fees.

    Strong's Exhaustive Concordance $17.00 (approx. cost)
    Biography of a Beggar: And Other Sermons $18.00  
    Testing Material & Course Handouts $30.00  
    Approximate Total Cost $65.00